A popular classic is back! Famed quilt collector Roderick Kiracofes sumptuous hardcover book of 150 offbeat quilts became an instant classic when it was published in 2014, inspiring a nation of quiltmakers and fine artists. The books unforgettable quilts (largely made by anonymous quilters in the American South) and essays by leading curators and industry personalities (Amelia Peck, Kaffe Fassett, Denyse Schmidt) eventually went out of printuntil now. In a copublishing venture with Quiltfolk, the long-overdue 2nd edition of this beloved book will be released with a new introduction by internationally lauded author and curator Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. It also includes 20 additional never-before-seen quilts from Kiracofes private collection. At long last, the 2nd edition of Unconventional & Unexpected will be available again to audiences clamoring for its return.

Take on your next quilting feat with a champion quilt! From expert quilter Sandra L. Mollon, recreate the 'Seasons of Life' quilt, which is now a part of a permanent collection of the National Quilt Museum in Kentucky, USA. Applique each block for your very own stunning creation. There are 13 unique blocks with a pieced and scalloped border encircling the block.